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The Cost of Fame: The Murder of Selena Quintanilla
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This week, Anthony explores the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla. From her humble beginnings to her crossover dreams, we follow the story of a beloved icon—and the obsessed fan who took everything away. This is a story about fame, betrayal, and what happens when admiration turns deadly.
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SURPRISE: McScammed
01:09:50|SURPRISE! We know we said we were on break all of July (and we are - mental health is real and summer is for recharging), but we couldn't resist dropping another episode from the vault. This week, Anthony takes Dana through the absolutely bonkers story of the McDonald's Monopoly scam. What started as a fun fast food game turned into a multi-million dollar criminal enterprise, thanks to one man: "Uncle Jerry." Rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow us on Instagram @caviarandcriminals for more updates, announcements, and bonus surprises coming soon!SURPRISE: An Open Concept Cult
01:07:21|Surprise! We're dropping a bonus episode from the vault - one we never thought would see the light of day. In this surprise summer release, Anthony takes Dana through the absolutely unhinged rise and collapse of Adam Neumann and WeWork. From barefoot meetings to tequila-soaked investor pitches, this is the story of how a charismatic cult leader wannabe convinced the world that renting desks was worth $47 billion. This one's messy, wild, and maybe a little too real - and we couldn't leave it on the cutting room floor.PRIDE: Milk/Turing
01:44:55|In our final Pride Month episode, Anthony dives into the powerful legacy of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California. Afterwards, Dana takes us through the brilliant mind and heartbreaking story of Alan Turing, the codebreaker who helped win WWII but was persecuted for being gay.If you want to donate to the Ali Forney Center, visit aliforneycenter.org/donate or the link in our Instagram bio @caviarandcriminals.PRIDE: Lesbian 5B
59:18|In this powerful Pride Month episode, Dana shares the untold story of how lesbian communities mobilized during the AIDS crisis - organizing, caregiving, and demanding justice when few others would. Then, Anthony takes us to Ward 5B, the first hospital ward in the U.S. created solely for people with AIDS, where compassion changed the course of care.During Pride Month, we’re committed to spotlighting organizations doing the work to support and protect LGBTQ+ youth. We encourage our listeners to join us in supporting the Ali Forney Center, a lifesaving organization providing housing, healthcare, and community for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. If you’re able, please donate at aliforneycenter.org.PRIDE: Conversion Closet
01:03:43|In this emotionally charged Pride Month episode, Anthony unpacks the gut-wrenching history of conversion therapy in America and around the world. We talk about the pseudoscience to real-life horror stories of those who survived it. Then, Dana takes us to Old Hollywood, where the glittering facade masked a brutal truth: queer stars were forced to live double lives, silence by studios and destroyed by systems that equated queerness with career death. It's a story of trauma, talent, and the cost of forced conformity, from the "therapy rooms" to the red carpet. During Pride Month, we’re committed to spotlighting organizations doing the work to support and protect LGBTQ+ youth. We encourage our listeners to join us in supporting the Ali Forney Center, a lifesaving organization providing housing, healthcare, and community for homeless LGBTQ+ youth. If you’re able, please donate at aliforneycenter.org.PRIDE: Golden Last Call
01:29:50|To kick off Pride Month, Dana honors the trailblazing, sass-slinging legacy of The Golden Girls. The sitcom that did more for queer representation than most prime-time shows dared to at the time. Then, Anthony takes a turn into the haunting case of the Last Call Killer. whose victims were gay men just looking for connection in a city that often failed to protect them. From Dorothy's dry wit to deadly nightlife, this episode a celebration, a warning, and a remembrance.During Pride month, we want to highlight the incredible work at the Ali Forney center. If you are able to donate, please consider doing so at aliforneycenter.org/donate or by clicking the link in our instagram bio @caviarandcriminalsFRESH CUT: The Lorena Bobbitt Story
56:32|This week, Dana takes Anthony through the most infamous tabloid story of the '90s, the case of Lorena Bobbitt. What starts as a punchline becomes a sobering exploration of abuse, media frenzy, and a woman pushed to her breaking point. From late-night jokes to court room drama, Dana unpacks how the world got the story wrong, and what justice really looked like for Lorena.The (Possible) New England Serial Killer
46:03|This week Anthony walks Dana through one of the most chilling conspiracy theories currently gripping the internet: is there a serial killer stalking New England? With a cluster of young men turning up dead in eerily similar ways — often near bodies of water, with confusing autopsies and little police follow-up — Reddit, TikTok, and armchair detectives are connecting the dots. Is it just tragic coincidence, or something far darker? We dive into the facts, the fear, and the possibility that a real-life predator is hiding in plain sight.Plastic, Punchlines, and Power: The Joan Rivers Story
58:41|This week, Dana takes Anthony through the sharp-tongued, trailblazing journey of Joan Rivers. The incomparable woman who broke barriers, burned bridges, and built a comedy empire on brutal honesty and unrelenting ambition. From early stand-up gigs and being blacklisted by Johnny Carson, to reinventing herself through tragedy, reality TV, and plastic surgery punchlines, this episode covers Joan’s rise, her losses, her legacy, and the cost of being the first — and funniest — woman to do it all with a mic in her hand and no filter on her mouth.